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ULTRAPEG® 400

EC Number
225-856-4
INCI Name
PEG-8

The ULTRAPEG® product line is made up of ethylene oxide polymers. It is represented by the following general formula: HO(CH2CH2O)nH According to the degree of ethoxylation(n), products with different molecular weights and melting points can be obtained, which allows the use of these products in various applications. The hydrophilicity of the polyoxyethylene chain from the ULTRAPEG® product line allows for the obtention of a hygroscopic polymer which is highly water soluble. By varying the molecular weight, liquid or solid products may be obtained, covering a wide range of viscosities and consistencies.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Baby Care
  • Bath & Shower
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Hair Care
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Aroma Ingredients
  • Conditioners & Emollients
  • Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
  • Rheology Modifiers
  • Sensory Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
ULTRAPEG
Functions

Anti-Static Agent, Conditioner, Fixative, Humectant, Plasticizer, Softener, Solubilizer

Labeling Claims
  • Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
  • Clean at Sephora
  • Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Ingredient Origin
Synthetic
Markets
Personal Care
Soluble In
Water
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Benefit Claims
  • Film Forming
  • Formula Stability
  • Good Consistency
  • Humectancy
  • Solubilizing
  • Static Reduction
Application Format
  • Bar
  • Creams
  • Gel
  • Leave On
  • Lotions
  • Ointments
  • Powder
  • Rinse Off
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • USA

Technical data

Table 1 of 1

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Acid Numbermax. 0.5mgKOH/g—
Ash Contentmax. 0.1%—
Hydroxyl Number267-295mgKOH/g—
Molecular Weight (Average)380-420——
Water Contentmax. 1%CLI - WATER
pH Value4.5 - 7.5——

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